If you would like to know us,
email Kim Dixon at kim4child@sbcglobal.net
281.506.0223
Resources
EDUCATIONAL
IDEA 97 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
A United States Department of Education site providing information about IDEA, its amendments, applications, and resources.
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland, SW
Washington, DC 20202
800-USA-LEARN; TTY: 800-437-0833; fax: 202-401-0689
www.ed.gov/offices/OSER/Policy/IDEA/index.html
Homeschooling Children Who "Aut" to be Home
Exploring everything about autism and homeschooling an autistic individual, from ABA to TEACCH, this site provides a tremendous amount of support and information from networks of homeschoolers.
www.home.earthlink.net/-tammyglaser798/authome.html
Hanen Center
A training resource that has been promoted by school districts and speech therapists and is easily applied in the home setting. Two of the center's guides, It Takes Two to Talk and More than Words, work on creating improved communication with your special-needs child.
1075 Bay Street, Suite, 515
Toronto, ON M5S 2B1
Canada
416-921-1073; fax: 416-921-1225
www.hanen.org
First Signs: Screening Guidelines
An organization and web site for pediatricians introducing early intervention guidelines for autism.
First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
978-346-4380; fax: 978-346-4638
www.firstsigns.org/screening/guidelines.htm
FAMILY
Sibling Support
A web site created by the sister of a man with autism, providing support and education to siblings of autistic individuals
www.siblingsofautism.com
Special Needs Family Resource Center
A web site focused on the concerns of families with a member who has special needs, including autism
514 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-592-1333; fax: 267-200-0806
www.specialfamilies.com
AUTISM RESOURCES
Autistic Child Caution Signs
A web site that gives advice and helpful suggestions on how to obtain an "autism caution" sign for your neighborhood.
www.autisminmichigan.homestead.com/AutisticChildNeighborhoodSign.html
Autism One
A parent-created nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, education, and fundraising
www.autismone.org
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
FEAT has chapters in many states and Canadian provinces, and provides resources on autism
www.feat.org
Tony Attwood
Australian web site run by a psychologist and autism expert, which examines issues and resources related to Asperger's Syndrome.
The Asperger's Clinic
P.O. Box 224
Petrie
Queensland 4502
Autstralia
61 7 3285 7888
www.tonyattwood.com.au
Wrightslaw
Website for expert information on special education law, IEP (Indiviudalized Education Plan) guidance, and advocacy for children with special needs.
www.wrightslaw.com
ON-LINE AUTISM SUPPORT GROUPS
Autism Spectrum Yahoo Group
An informal support group
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Spectrum
Parents-to-Parents Autism Group
This network of parent support and parent information exchange on autism also features open online chat sessions.
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/P2ParentsChat
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm ARI website
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm Online Newsletter
ARI's
DIET (IN HOUSTON, TEXAS)
Ranch Creek Natural Food Marketplace
13211 Memorial Drive (between Beltway 8 and Wilcrest)
(713) 467-8441
Fax (713) 467-8441
A wide variety of casein and gluten free items, vitamins and other organic foods
DENTISTS (IN HOUSTON, TEXAS)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Dentistry Clinic
Susan Seybold
Michael Milano
Elsa Echeverri
Carmen Chavarria
Thomas Wild
Darawan Homrossukhon
Robin Stratmann Catherine Flaitz
Jung-Weichen
Phone: (713) 5000-8220
Payment Terms: Accepts insurance and other managed care plans
Texas Children's Hospital
Bruce Carter
6702 Fannin St., Clinical Care Center
5th Floor, MC CC 560
Phone: (832) 822-3200
Fax: (832) 825-3028